Fatal Motorcycle Wreck, March 9

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred early Sunday, March 8, on Hwy. 26 near milepost 52 near government camp in the Mt. Hood area. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 1:20 a.m., a black, 1982 Kawasaki motorcycle, was traveling westbound on highway 26 near milepost 52 when the rider lost control while negotiating a curve. The motorcycle slid across both eastbound lanes and crashed into a guard rail. The operator, identified as ANGELA R. DECORTE, 34, of Gresham, was pronounced deceased at the scene.